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Northampton man jailed for five years after being found guilty of child sexual offences
A Northampton man has been jailed for five years after he was found guilty of more than a dozen child sexual offences.
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Northampton drug dealer jailed after officers forced entry to property and found 'significant quantity' of crack cocaine and heroin
A Northampton drug dealer has been jailed after officers forced entry into a property and found a “significant quantity” of crack cocaine and heroin.
Man in his 30s died at the scene of collision between lorry and car on A5 in Northamptonshire
A man in his 30s died at the scene of a collision between a lorry and a car on the A5 in Northamptonshire, police have confirmed.
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In pictures: Year 6 leavers across Northampton say goodbye as they head off for summer break
It is an emotional time for pupils, parents and teachers alike as Year 6 children wave goodbye to their primary school years.
Ownership of Northamptonshire village community hub transferred to parish council
Earls Barton Parish Council is celebrating its new ownership of the St John’s Ambulance (EBPC) building in Elizabeth Way, with plans to restore the space for community use.
Look inside Northamptonshire barn conversion home 'rich in period charm' and set on more than three acres of land
A Northamptonshire barn conversion home, “rich in period charm” and set on more than three acres of land, has been added to the market.
Executive headteacher who pioneered Northamptonshire school federation retires
"Watching our schools grow together while retaining their individual character has been one of the greatest achievements of my career”
Award-winning parks across West Northants celebrate another year of Green Flag success
Five parks and green spaces across West Northamptonshire have once again been recognised among the best in the country after retaining their prestigious Green Flag awards.
'Woke bureaucracy': Reform votes down disability forum and champion proposals at West Northamptonshire Council
Calls to re-establish a forum focused on the experiences of disabled people and create ‘disability champions’ within West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) have been rejected after the Reform UK administration branded the proposals “woke bureaucracy”.
Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in Northampton town centre
Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in Northampton town centre.
'I could lose my business and another £25k in court case against WNC’ – Northampton Market Square food van owner speaks out
A Northampton Market Square food van owner has spoken out after a court hearing brought against them by West Northants Council.
Judge warns of £25k costs risk as Northampton Market Square food van dispute moves towards trial
A legal battle over a Northampton Market Square food van is heading towards trial – with a judge warning the losing side could face a £25,000 legal bill.
Free beach to return to Northampton Market Square as packed summer programme unveiled
A free beach, outdoor cinema, fairground rides and live events are set to transform Northampton Market Square this summer as a new programme of activities aims to bring more visitors into the town centre.
Northamptonshire man, aged 24, appears in court charged with child sex offence
A 24-year-old Northamptonshire man has appeared in court charged with a child sex offence.
In pictures: The photo gallery no-one wanted to see...England fans despair as World cup dream is shattered by Argentina
If we’re honest, the enthusiasm for putting this picture gallery together was pretty low at Chron towers after England crashed out of the World Cup.
Northampton man, 26, arrested after 'near-miss' in town centre leaves pedestrian, 90s, seriously injured
A 90 year old man has been left seriously injured after falling to the floor in a near-miss incident which led to a Northampton man, 26, being arrested.
Serious collision closes stretch of A5 in Northamptonshire
A stretch of the A5 in Northamptonshire has been closed following serious collision.
COURT ROUND-UP: 51 offenders from Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, Moulton, Crick, Overstone, Harpole and Earls Barton
Local magistrates dealt with offences including burglary, possession of drugs, theft of a motor vehicle, sexual assaults, shoplifting, carrying a knuckle duster and more…
Plans approved for nearly 49,000-panel solar farm near Northampton
Plans to build a solar farm on a field just outside Northampton have been approved for a ‘temporary’ period of 40 years.
Passengers warned to check before travelling from Northampton Railway Station this weekend due to engineering works
Passengers are warned to check before travelling from Northampton Railway Station this weekend due to engineering works.